Portrait of a Lady

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Portrait of a Lady

Frédéric Malle · Eau de Parfum (EDP) · 2010

≈ $380 · 3.4oz · approx. retail

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A monumental Turkish rose drenched in patchouli, incense and spice. Dominique Ropion's opulent, sillage-heavy rose has become a modern niche icon.

The scent

Top notes

The opening · first 15 minutes

Heart notes

The core · the next few hours

Base notes

The dry-down · what lingers

Best for

FallWinterEveningSpecial Occasion

Perfumer

Dominique Ropion

French · 97 in collection

Acclaimed IFF perfumer known for technically masterful, opulent scents.

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